Van Rooyen looking to cash in home advantage against strong Edinburgh
Lions coach Ivan 'Cash' van Rooyen is wary of the threat posed by Edinburgh when the sides meet in their United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Edinburgh want another South African scalp after win over Sharks
Edinburgh forward Ben Muncaster targeted a South Africa double after his side created United Rugby Championship history with victory over the Sharks in Durban.
Lions coach Van Rooyen rejoices in unknown European factor that boosted their URC form
Lions United Rugby Championship coach Ivan 'Cash' van Rooyen said the unfamiliarity of the European sides has worked in their favour in their home leg of the tournament.
Today's rugby headlines as England's new star names Wales player as toughest opponent
Your rugby morning headlines Saturday, March 26.
Burger's big day out: It was my best game for the Lions
Departing Lions centre and captain Burger Odendaal reckoned he may have played his best ever game for the Lions when they routed the Ospreys 45-15 at Ellis Park on Friday.
Sharks v Edinburgh: Freddie Owsley selection adds intrigue as 'huge challenge' awaits in South Africa
Mike Blair has conjured up some inspired performances from his Edinburgh side already this season, but the head coach is aware that something verging on the miraculous may well be required if they are to beat the Sharks in Durban this afternoon.
Mohamed Salah sets up win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani stuns Cameroon
JOHANNESBURG: Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah was the architect of the only goal as Egypt edged Senegal 1-0 in Cairo on Friday in a high-profile World Cup play-off first leg. Salah turned inside the box and slammed the ball against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Senegal defender Saliou Ciss and rolling into the net for an own-goal. The eagerly awaited clash was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final last month, which Senegal won 4-2 on penalties in Cameroon after 120 goalless minutes.
Lions 45-15 Ospreys: Toby Booth's side thrashed as Welsh regions' woes in South Africa continue
The Ospreys were thumped 45-15 by the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday night.